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In elderly acetabular fractures, central dislocation of the femoral head and impacted superior dome of the acetabulum is common. Unreduced dome impaction can lead to degenerative arthritis and results in poor results. Herein, we present a case of operative reduction and fixation performed via the modified Stoppa approach in acetabular fracture with superior dome impaction.
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Aged , Humans , Acetabulum , Joint Dislocations , Head , OsteoarthritisABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to make a comparison between minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) and conventional open reduction and plating (COP) to treat displaced clavicle shaft fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed patients with clavicle shaft fractures, who underwent surgery by using a locking plate between May 2011 and August 2016. The inclusion criteria were: 1) displaced ≥20 mm, 2) acute fracture of less than 2 weeks from injury, 3) skeletally mature patients, and 4) follow-up of at least 6 months. The demographic data and clinical outcomes, including operation time, fracture union rate, union time, shortening of clavicle, shoulder functional score (University of California at Los Angeles score), and complications, were evaluated. The clavicle length ratio was measured to evaluate shortening. We compared the clinical outcomes between two groups: the COP group that included 21 patients treated with COP (group 1) and the MIPO group that included 19 patients treated with MIPO (group 2). RESULTS: In all cases, union of fractures was successfully achieved. The mean union time was 14.9 weeks in group 1 and 14.2 weeks in group 2 (p=0.713). Both groups had good functional scores (34.0 vs. 33.7, p=0.658). Group 2 had shorter operation time and less bleeding. There were no secondary interventions or infections. The clavicle length ratio was similar between the two groups; and all patients in both groups showed no shortening (less than 3%). There were no implant failures in either group. CONCLUSION: The clinical and radiologic outcomes were satisfactory in both groups. We suggest that MIPO may be a safe and effective method for displaced clavicle shaft fractures.
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Humans , California , Clavicle , Follow-Up Studies , Hemorrhage , Methods , Retrospective Studies , ShoulderABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the radiological and epidemiological characteristics, as well as the clinical course of pelvic insufficiency fractures in the elderly population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: At a Haeundae Paik Hospital, we retrospectively reviewed patients with pelvic insufficiency fractures between March 2010 and May 2017. The demographic data of patients were analyzed, and bone mineral density and bone turnover markers were evaluated to estimate the metabolic status of the bone. The radiological characteristics were evaluated by comparing the simple x-ray images with the computed tomography images, and the types of fractures were classified via computed tomography images. For clinical course evaluation, we investigated comorbid complications, and compared the walking ability scale before and 6 months after the fracture. RESULTS: A total of 42 patients were included, with an average age of 76.5 years. All were female except one case. In 5 cases where the initial medical examination was from another institution, the fracture was not found in 3 cases. All cases received conservative treatment. After the diagnosis of pelvic bone fracture using a simple x-ray imaging, additional fractures were found in 81.0% of the study population using a computed tomography. Initiation of gait occurred at an average of 2.8 weeks, and every case except 1 (97.6%) fully recovered their gait ability. CONCLUSION: We concluded that there was a limitation with diagnosing pelvic insufficiency fracture using only a simple x-ray imaging technique. In general, cases in this study showed conservative treatment yielded favorable clinical outcome with relatively less critical complications.